Material Safety Data Sheet

Potassium dichromate
MSDS# 19370
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name:
Potassium dichromate
Catalog Numbers:
19659-0000, 19659-0020, 19659-0500, 19659-5000, 19776-0000, 19776-0010,
32559-0000, 42411-0000, 42411-0050, 42411-0500, 42411-5000, NC9521839,
NC9654808, P/4640/60, P/4640/63, P/4680/50, P/4680/53, P/4680/60,
P/4680/63
P/4680/65, P/4690/53, P/4690/63, P/4720/50, P/4720/53, P/4720/60,
P/4720/63
P/4720/70
Synonyms:
Dichromic acid, dipotassium salt; Dipotassium dichromate; Potassium
bichromate.
Company Identification: Fisher Scientific UK
Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough
Leics. LE11 5RG
For information in Europe, call:(01509) 231166
Emergency Number, Europe:01509 231166
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS#: 7778-50-9
Chemical Name: Chromic acid, dipotassium salt
%: 100
EINECS#: 231-906-6
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Hazard Symbols:
T+ O C N
Risk Phrases:
45 46 60 61 21 25 26 34 42/43 48/23 50/53 8
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful in contact with skin. Toxic if swallowed. Very toxic by
inhalation. Causes burns. May cause sensitization by inhalation and
skin contact. May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage.
Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Toxic : danger of
serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child. Very toxic
to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.Dangerous for the environment.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal
damage.
Skin:
May be fatal if absorbed through the skin. Causes skin burns. May
cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes
evident upon re-exposure to this material. Chrome ulcers,
penetrating lesions of the skin, occur chiefly on the hand and
forearm where there has been a break in the epidermis.
Ingestion:
May be fatal if swallowed. May cause severe and permanent damage to
the digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause
perforation of the digestive tract. May cause methemoglobinemia,
 cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation
of the blood), convulsions, and death. Methemoglobinemia is
characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, headache, shortness of
breath, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient
oxygenation of the blood), rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown
colored blood.
Inhalation:
May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic sensitization of the
respiratory tract. May cause ulceration and perforation of the
nasal
septum if inhaled in excessive quantities. Causes chemical burns to
the respiratory tract. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause sensitization
dermatitis and possible destruction and/or ulceration. May cause
respiratory tract cancer. May cause liver and kidney damage.
Chronic
inhalation may cause nasal septum ulceration and perforation. May
cause reproductive and fetal effects. Effects may be delayed.
Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Repeated
or prolonged exposure may cause erosion and discoloration of the
teeth.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or
keep
eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least
30
minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply
artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical
device
such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Consider the use of calcium gluconate for muscle spasms and gastric
lavage followed by saline catharsis if soluble barium salts are
ingested. For methemoglobinemia, administer oxygen alone or with
Methylene Blue depending on the methemoglobin concentration in the
blood. Effects may be delayed.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike
and collect water used to fight fire. Strong oxidizer. Contact with
other material may cause fire. During a fire, irritating and highly
 toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or
combustion.
Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Use water
with
caution and in flooding amounts. Containers may explode if exposed
to
fire.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water only! Do NOT use dry chemical. Do NOT use halocarbons and
sodium bicarbonate. Do NOT use carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Contact professional fire-fighters immediately. Cool containers
with
flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information:
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to
waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in
the
Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. Do not use
combustible materials such as paper towels to clean up spill.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do
not
get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly
closed.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid contact with clothing
and other combustible materials. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only
in a chemical fume hood. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of
ignition. Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a
tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated
area
away from incompatible substances. Keep away from reducing agents.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or
utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility
and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7778-50-9:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: ( chromium (vi) compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 TWA
(as Cr)
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: ( chromium (vi) compounds): 0.15 mg/m3
STEL (as Cr)
United States OSHA: 5 g/m3 TWA (Chromium (VI) compounds).0.1 mg/m3
Ceiling (as CrO3, applies to any operations or sectors for which the
H exavalent Chromium standard [29 CFR 1910.1026] is stayed or is
otherwise not in effect) (Chromates).2.5 g/m3 Action Level (as
Cr.); 5
Belgium - TWA: ( chromium (vi) compounds- water soluble): 0.05 mg/m3
VLE (as Cr)
France - VME: ( chromium (vi) compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 VME (as Cr)
Germany: ( chromium (vi) compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 VME (as Cr)
Japan: ( chromium (vi) compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 OEL (as Cr); 0.01 mg/m3
OEL (certain compounds, as Cr)
Malaysia: ( chromium (vi) compounds- water soluble): 0.05 mg/m3 TWA
(as Cr)
Netherlands: ( chromium (vi) compounds- water soluble): 0.05 mg/m3
STEL
Netherlands: ( chromium (vi) compounds- water soluble): 0.025 mg/m3
MAC
Spain: 0.05 mg/m3 VLA-ED (as Cr)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Crystalline powder
Color: orange
Odor: odorless
pH: 4.0 (1.0% solution)
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Viscosity: Not available
Boiling Point: 500 deg C ( 932.00 F)
Freezing/Melting Point: 398 deg C ( 748.40 F)
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits: Lower:Not available
Explosion Limits: Upper:Not available
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Soluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.676
Molecular Formula: K2Cr2O7
Molecular Weight: 294.1844
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials
Reducing agents, acids, organic matter, combustible materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, oxides of potassium, chromium
dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization
Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 7778-50-9: HX7680000
LD50/LC50:
RTECS: CAS# 7778-50-9: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 140 mg
Severe; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 190 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 25
mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 14 mg/kg;.
Other: Inhalation LC50 (rat): 0.094 mg/l/4H (Merck).
Carcinogenicity:
Chromic acid, dipotassium salt -
California: carcinogen, initial date 2/27/87 (Chromium (VI) compounds).
NTP: Known carcinogen (Chromium (VI) compounds).
IARC: Group 1 carcinogen
Other:
No information found.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Striped bass: LC50 = 75 mg/L; 96 Hr; Static bioassayFish:
Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 17,300 ug/L; Unspecified; as chromium
(Unspecified)Fish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 118,000-133,000
ug/L; Unspecified; as chromium (Static unmeasured)Water flea
Daphnia: EC50 =1,570 ug/L; 24 Hr; as chromium (Unspecified)
Other:
Dangerous to aquatic life in high concentrations.Chromium
probably occurs as the insoluble Cr(III) oxide (Cr2O3.nH2O) in

soluble chromate to insoluble chromic oxide (Cr2O3). Chromium in

soil can be transported to the atmosphere by way of aerosol
formation. Chromium is also transported from soil through runoff and
leaching of water.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
IATA
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, NOS(potassium
dichromate)
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3288
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (POTASSIUM
DICHROMA
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3288
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Toxic Solid, Inorganic, N.O.S. (Potassium
Dichroma
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 3288
Packing Group: III
USA RQ: CAS# 7778-50-9: 10 lb final RQ; 4.54 kg final RQ
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T+ O C N
Risk Phrases:
R 45 May cause cancer.
R 46 May cause heritable genetic damage.
R 61 May cause harm to the unborn child.
R 21 Harmful in contact with skin.
R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 26 Very toxic by inhalation.
R 34 Causes burns.
R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and
skin contact.
R 48/23 Toxic : danger of serious damage to health
by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 60 May impair fertility.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 60 This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7778-50-9: 3
Canada
CAS# 7778-50-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List
US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 7778-50-9 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date:
7/19/1999
Revision #5 Date
3/16/2007
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the
best information currently available to us. However, we make no
warranty of merchantibility or any other warranty, express or
implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability
resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to
determine the suitability of the information for their particular
purposes. In no event shall the company be liable for any claims,
losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any
special, indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages
howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
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